JESUITS IN BRITAIN CIO
The object of the CIO is the advancement of religion for the public benefit in accordance with the principles and doctrines of the Roman Catholic faith through the religious and other charitable work for the time being carried out by or under the direction of or supported by the Society of Jesus as the Trustees with the approval of the Provincial shall from time to time think fit.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Charity reported a net positive movement in funds of £23.9m for the six-month period, driven by significant investment gains of £32.8m which offset an operating deficit. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted general funds increased to £8.8m, which is above the stated reserves policy target of £7.4m. The Charity maintains a strong balance sheet with total funds of £808m and adequate resources to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees’ policy is to aim to hold a minimum of 6 months’ worth of premises costs and 3 months’ worth of administration and other support costs, which for the period ended 30 September 2025 equated to £7.4m”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Trustees
- Anthony Carey
- Br Arthur Stephen Power SJ
- Fr David Richard Smolira SJ
- Fr Francis Gerard Mitchell SJ
- Fr Keith Patrick McMillan SJ
- Rev Kensy Joseph SJ
- Rev Nicholas Owen Austin SJ
- Rev Paul Nicholson SJ
- Rev Peter Gallagher
- Rosanne Mary Beatrix Kay
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £14.7m | £23.6m |
Common questions
Is JESUITS IN BRITAIN CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Charity reported a net positive movement in funds of £23.9m for the six-month period, driven by significant investment gains of £32.8m which offset an operating deficit. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted general funds increased to £8.8m, which is above the stated reserves policy target of £7.4m. The Charity maintains a strong balance sheet with total funds of £808m and adequate resources to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Buzzacott Audit LLP.
Who funds JESUITS IN BRITAIN CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name JESUITS IN BRITAIN CIO as a grant recipient include THE PONTOON TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PONTOON TRUST | FY2023 | £1.9m | Supporting the works of the members of the Society of Jesus |
| THE PONTOON TRUST | FY2022 | £0 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| KINGS CHURCH DARLINGTON | 1 | £97k |
| COMMISSION APOSTOLIC TRUST LTD | 1 | £23k |
| THE ENNISMORE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- RELIGIOUS OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF BORDEAUX CIO
- CHRIST CENTRAL
- THE ENGLISH REGION OF THE DAUGHTERS OF MARY AND JOSEPH CIO
- THE RAMP
- URSULINE SISTERS BRENTWOOD CIO
- SOCIETY OF JESUS TRUST OF 1929 FOR ROMAN CATHOLIC PURPOSES
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JESUITS IN BRITAIN CIO | £14.7m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| RELIGIOUS OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF BORDEAUX CIO | £14.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRIST CENTRAL | £521k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ENGLISH REGION OF THE DAUGHTERS OF MARY AND JOSEPH CIO | £1.7m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE RAMP | £678k | Under £60,000 | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| URSULINE SISTERS BRENTWOOD CIO | £16.3m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |